The Regional Training “Hydro-climatic disasters in water resources management” was held from 4 to 6 of November, 2015 in Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan by the Central Asian Regional Water Network CAR@WAN with the support of Cap-Net UNDP and UNDP Kazakhstan. The main purpose of the Training was to build capacity and raise awareness of decision-makers and the …
The Regional Conference “Drought and flood risk management of Kyzylorda oblast” was held on November 3, 2015 in Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan by the Central Asian Regional Water Network CAR@WAN with the support of UNDP Kazakhstan and with the participation of Executive Directorate of IFAS in Kazakhstan. The Conference was organized in order to discuss the issues …
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The Secretariat of CAR@WAN Network, the Public Fund “The Center «Cooperation for Sustainable Development”, with the support of UNESCO Cluster Office in Almaty has implement the project on the development of training course “Climate Risk Management” for universities of Kyzylorda oblast. Prerequisite for the development of the course was the lack of awareness and knowledge …
The Cap-Net Network Managers and Partners Meeting 2015 started on Tuesday the 17th of November with an opening remark from The Director of AECID, Ms. Mercedes Flórez, followed by Mr. Damian Indij of LA-WETnet and Director of Cap-Net UNDP, Dr. Themba Gumbo. Hosted by AECID and Coordinated by LA-WETnet, this 4-day meeting brought all the …
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SaciWATERs is looking for a Senior Fellow with a proven track record of research and policy-influencing activities. The candidate should have the drive to embark on new initiatives, write proposals, carry out independent research with multi-disciplinary perspectives and be capable of leading research team. The candidate should have the drive and motivation for high quality …
Aqua Republic is a serious game developed by two UN agencies: UNEP-DHI Centre (United Nations Environment Programme) and UNDP Cap-Net Programme (United Nations Programme for Development). This is accomplished through a virtual environment called «Aqua Republica», where participants can experience decision-making in the management of a basin in an interactive and attractive way, and in …
The 193-Member United Nations General Assembly formally adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on 25th of September 2015. This new development agenda is a plan of action for people, planet and prosperity which also seeks to strengthen universal peace in larger freedom. All countries, in collaborative partnerships will implement the agenda which declares the means …
Individual health and hygiene is largely dependent on adequate availability of drinking water and proper sanitation. There is, therefore, a direct relationship between water, sanitation and health. Consumption of unsafe drinking water, improper disposal of human excreta, improper environmental sanitation and lack of personal and food hygiene have been major causes of many diseases in …
The 25th edition of the World Water Week took place between August 23 and 28 in Stockholm. Under the theme “Water for Development”, the meeting was the annual focal point for global water issues. In many sessions, workshops and seminars, particular attention went to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and especially to Goal 6: Ensure …
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On the 12th August 2015, members of MyCDNet participated in a MELP (Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Plan) training programme provided by Mr Lai Chee Hui, a Master of Research Student in the School of Humanities at USM. He has recently completed and returned from his 3-month foray as Network Attachment in Cap-Net. This training programme …
